Il mese di dicembre è speciale nelle Little Italy di tutto il mondo, dove abbondano addobbi ed eventi speciali. La Piccola Italia di San Diego, per esempio, celebra la 21a edizione della cerimonia di  illuminazione degli alberi e del Villaggio di Natale quest’anno, promettendo una serata magica piena di decorazioni festive, venditori stagionali, musica dal vivo, gite in carrozza trainata da cavalli e altro ancora. Ogni anno, Little Italy New York si trasforma in un paese delle meraviglie di Natale. Le decorazioni sono completate da sfilate settimanali e processioni religiose. A nord di Toronto, la Cavalcade of Lights dà il via alle festività natalizie. Animazione, prelibatezze stagionali e una cerimonia ufficiale di illuminazione di alberi e angeli attirano le famiglie che desiderano condividere l’allegria del periodo festivo. La Little Italy di Cleveland organizza la sua annuale Holiday Art Walk, mentre a  Boston la gente si ritrova per la Colazione con Babbo Natale. 

Over the past year, La Gazzetta Italiana has introduced our readers to Little Italys across the nation and beyond. From Boston to San Diego, from Toronto to Chicago and everywhere in between, Little Italys are thriving. Celebrating feasts, festivals and holidays these neighborhoods never disappoint, offering locals and visitors alike a peek into the Italian culture. 

The month of December is special in Little Italys. Christmas markets, tree lightings and nativities abound. The Christmas season is celebrated to its full extent by Italians and Italian Americans so it is no wonder that Little Italy neighborhoods are flourishing with Christmas events. San Diego’s Little Italy celebrates its 21st tree lighting and Christmas Village this month promising a magical evening filled with festive décor, seasonal vendors, live music, horse-drawn carriage rides, and more. Every year, Little Italy New York is transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Decorations are complemented by strolling carolers, weekly parades and religious processions. Up north in Toronto, the Cavalcade of Lights kicks off the holiday season. Entertainment, seasonal treats and the official tree and angel lighting ceremony draw families looking to share in holiday cheer. Cleveland’s Little Italy offers its annual Holiday Art Walk while Boston locals flock to Breakfast with Santa. 

While Little Italys share similarities in holiday festivities, perhaps the most important characteristic each Little Italy shares is its love and desire to keep the Italian culture alive, prosperous and prominent. Buon Natale!

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